George C Marshall High School - Columbian Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Experienced marksi Marksmen Combining a large membership with I organization, the Rifle Club started off 1 with a bang! Early organizational meetings concentrated with the explanation of rules for competition. Individual and group excellence was stressed in addition to rifle safety. Twice a week Marshall's marksmen I commuted to Landon School in Mary- I land for practice and competition. Less I experienced members practiced the art I compete of projecting a shot at a bulls eye fifty feet away. For more experienced members the ladder competition was employed and five top marksmen competed with other schools in several events. Individual and group competition resulted in the improvement of riflery skills. Members ended the year with a full understanding of this growing sport. David Ostroski uses a 22-caliber rifle. Rifle Club — Bottom Ross: Mike Flagg. Dave Os troski, Jeff Clayton; Top Rovs: Jeff Cohen. David Nagurney, Greg Brown. Ann Segrest, Steve Rieth, Mr. Chester Twentyman, Tracy Tillotson, Steve Tillman, Mike Hardesty, Doup Rowley, Dric Snow, Mr. Arthur Holdt. Butch Farrell; Not Pictured: Don Nickerson, Mike Mewborn, Tom Tillotson, Dennedy Paynter, Steve Shires. 83

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Bible study beckons students President Marty Baxter leads a cl lib discussion. Club members listen attentively to a discussion of the scriptures. Relating the Bible to everyday life further developed an awareness of God in Bible Club members. Meeting every Wednesday afternoon to study scripture passages and discuss religious doctrine, Bible Clubbers tried to apply ancient wisdom to modern ailments. After serious study, fellowships gave members an opportunity to become better acquainted. Spiritual growth was the direct benifit for many members of the Bible Club. Bible Club — Richard Calore, Jim Coulier, Sue H os ford, Mark Nagurncy, Brenda Pondsford, Steve Siehafer, Carl Waldeck, Paul Morkle, Annette Costello; Not Pictured: Marty Baxter, Kevin Ritter, Cheryl Ritter. 82

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Unusually active tor a language club, the Russian Club proved to lx? inventive in their projects. Holding their meetings during class, the Russian Club planned an excursion to Kampkins, a bookstore run by two old Russian women. For the most part, the money earner! from the club's bake sales was spent on recreational picnics. Hindered by a very small membership, the French Club remained surprisingly active. Early in the year, plans were discussed for a trip to Quebec. Soirees (French evening parties) were held by various club meml ers and trips to local restaurants were considered. Despite problems with membership, the French club actively pursued the mystique of the French language. German Club — Bottom row: Sum Babcock Maureen Ranney, Becky Shinn, Michaela Seemann; Second row: Tina Shang. Carin Parker, Nathalie Hughes. Polly Ritter, Jessie Rvabik, Jane Gilmore, Sherrvl Daugherts. Third row: Darlene Faulkner, Linda Blanchard, Wayne Amos, Tom 8arrick. Don Freudentha. Thriving in a flurry of activity, the Latin Club was comprised of the students of Marshall's only Latin class. Meetings were held during school hours, as often as needed. Highlighting the Club's year was a Saturnalia festival held at Lake Brad-dock High School, when all the Latin Clubs in Fairfax gathered for a recreation of the famous ancient festival. Latin Club members attendee! a performance of Julius Caesar at a Arena Russian Club — Bottom row: Jody Lannen, Nathalie Hughes, Marian Jones; Second row: XU Michael Hedlesky, Ann Conjura, Richard Brown, Toby Demczko, Thom McLeod; Third row: Kathy O'Brien, Felicia Bulka, Joe Napier, Steve See-hafer, Brian Messing. Latin Club — Bottom Row: Jim Porter, Becky Cuthlx-rlson. Helen Jones; Second Row: Barbara Mosely, lane Dawkins, Carol Buckler; Third Row: Terry Blankenship, Haven Schrecengost, Gene Schrecengost; Top Row: Kevin Reynolds, David Casey, Bob Eady. 84